Checkerboard Patterns Go From Casual to Ritzy, From Marble to Grass

Great design stimulates all the senses, including touch. Check out these great uses of texture, then let your fingers do the walking

Blend colors and styles to create a harmonious sanctuary for two, using these examples and tips

Add an exotic touch with Moroccan tiles in everything from intricate patterns and rich colors to subtle, luminous neutrals

Industrial style for this artist's live-work loft in Pittsburgh starts before you even walk through the door

Set the right mood, focus a view or highlight architecture with long, narrow windows sited just so on a wall

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Bring on the Bling to Recreate the City of Romance at Home

Talk about convenience. Better yet, get it yourself after being inspired by this Texas bath